Addressing and Reducing Violence: Strengths-based Strategies that Work

Historically, most prevention efforts have focused too much on admonishment and knowledge transfer, despite years of evidence that such programs are ineffective. Effective prevention must be grounded in a broad understanding of what works, what does not, and how different forms of risky behavior share common elements. In this webinar we introduce a new model, the prevention portfolio model. This incorporates strategies from across many disciplines including behavioral economics and public health to create strengths-based practices for addressing violence, substance abuse, risky sexual behavior, and related problems. The webinar will help participants re-imagine prevention with protective factors at the center. We will present specific actionable steps practitioners can take to integrate material into their work.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Victoria Banyard, PhD Sherry Hamby, PhD Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Anti-Oppressive Practice is Violence Prevention Work

This webinar explores the ways that racism and oppression have shaped anti-violence movements and how we can dismantle these in our own work with clients, within our organizations and in our communities. Participants will discuss how systemic racism, intergenerational racial trauma and more shape survivor experiences and the ways in which the white mainstream violence against women movement have perpetuated these harms. Facilitators will guide participants through a self-assessment of individual and organizational practices and provide action steps to incorporating actively anti-racist, anti-oppressive principles into their everyday work as a form of primary violence prevention. This webinar was developed using an intersectional lens and seeks to amplify and prioritize voices of BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized participants. [Elective Violence Against Women Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Social & Cultural Competence

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Instructor: Kaylin Padovano, LMSW Date: Monday, October 30, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Confidentiality and Counseling Ethics

Geared towards professionals providing clinical services, this webinar presents information on confidentiality and counseling ethics as they relate to issues of violence against women. Participants taking this webinar will be provided with an overview of the NJ state and federal laws regarding ethics and confidentiality, as well as some of the policy statements on ethics from major professions, including social work and psychology. This webinar will also examine appropriate methods of record keeping and mandatory reporting issues when working with survivors of violence, as well as issues relevant to on-line counseling and other cyber communication. Participants will also learn about the importance of maintaining boundaries and the difference between consultation, supervision and violating confidentiality. [Required for Violence Against Women Clinical Certificate Program]

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Ethics

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Instructor: Christine Heer, Esq, LCSW, DVS Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Financial Empowerment with Survivors

Violence against women comes in all forms, including physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. The use of economic or financial abuse to control and manipulate a partner is a topic that has recently received increased notice. Economic education programs have been introduced to survivors of domestic violence in order to provide them with the information and tools they need to become empowered financially. This workshop will explore the use of financial abuse by batterers to control and isolate their partners, and focus on both short and long term strategies for assisting survivors in their quest to become financially independent. [Elective for Certificate Violence Against Women]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Christine Heer, Esq, LCSW, DVS Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Microinequities: Impact & Interventions in Violence Prevention Work

What are microaggressions and how do they impact our work with survivors of intimate partner violence? How do they come up in interactions with professional colleagues and in our day to day lives? This webinar explores how these daily verbal, behavioral or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, perpetuate negative stereotypes and cause harm. Participants will gain skills to identify and interrupt various forms of microaggressions in their interactions with clients, in the workplace, and within their larger communities. This webinar was developed using an intersectional lens and seeks to amplify and prioritize voices of BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized participants, who are disproportionately impacted by implicit bias and microaggressions. [Elective Violence Against Women Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Social & Cultural Competence

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Instructor: Kaylin Padovano, LMSW Date: Monday, January 8, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Perpetration of Violence Against Women

This webinar explores dynamics of the perpetration of violence against women. The morning addresses issues of sexual violence, including those at greatest risk in a culturally sensitive framework. There is information shared regarding who the perpetrators of sexual violence are and the methods they utilize to gain access to intended victims. Finally, support and state-wide services are listed. Case studies are used to emphasize the subtleties and dangers of domestic violence. The impact of domestic violence on children is also explored. Pro-social interventions are discussed in a treatment framework. 3 NJ DVS credits: Intervention Skills. [Elective for Violence Against Women Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Lisa Smith, MS, DVS Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Sexual and Relationship Violence on College Campuses

As outlined in a 2014 White House Report, recent attention and awareness has grown concerning sexual violence on college campuses. Learn from the Rutgers staff mentioned in this report about the implications of recent laws and regulations and receive guidance on how campuses respond to helping survivors. Participants will learn about the definitions and incident rates of violence against women specific to college campuses, as well as gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between survivors of gender based violence in the college population and general population. By the end of the webinar, participants will be familiar with the violence against women myths and stereotypes that exist on college campuses and will become familiar with resources available to survivors on college campuses, as well as explore strategies for working with survivors and the college community. [Elective for Violence Against Women Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Social & Cultural Competence

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Instructor: Laura Luciano, MA Date: Monday, November 13, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

The Ethics and Culture of Victimology

This webinar is designed to highlight some of the current ethical issues in Victimology, including the continuing gender divide in types of victims and the types of crimes committed and how this impacts legal cases. In addition, the webinar will cover Victim Impact Statements (VIS) and some of the gender differences in the impact on the criminal justice system and victims. Case study examples will be used. [Elective Violence Against Women Certificate Program]

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 0.5 Clinical, 2.5 Ethics

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Instructor: Sara Martino, PhD, NCC, LPC Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Understanding Power and Gender Based Violence (formerly Understanding Violence Against Women)

Gender and power-based violence is a major health and safety issue around the world. Social Workers and others within helping professions will encounter individuals who have experienced or committed forms of power or gender-based violence in their lifetimes. Yet, there is often a lack of understanding about these forms of violence, why they occur and the impact on individuals and society at large. [Required for Violence Against Women Foundation & Clinical Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Laura Luciano, MA Date: Monday, February 5, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Unwanted Consensual Sex: Treating the Silent Sexual Trauma

Sexual consent has gotten renewed attention since the “me too” movement gave women permission to openly discuss the sexual abuse they were suffering in silence. What the consent conversation does not address is the very common experience many women have of consenting to have sex they do not want. Unwanted consent, or sex without desire, is the cause of many emotional and physical symptoms that are often blamed on something else. This webinar will define unwanted consent, explore the reasons it happens, and provide participants with a plan to help our clients identify and process the negative impact of agreeing to have unwanted sex. [Elective for Trauma Response & Crisis Intervention or Violence Against Women Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Jamie Wasserman, DSW, LCSW Date: Monday, January 29, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Violence Against Women and PTSD

It is important for individuals working within the field of violence against women to have a strong understanding of PTSD, including symptoms and treatment options. While all individuals impacted by violence may not have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it is imperative to be able to recognize behaviors, thoughts, feeling and symptoms that can occur after an individual has been impacted by a traumatic event. This webinar will focus on gaining a clinical understanding of PTSD and related reactions to trauma; as well as address treatment options to be used within a clinical setting. 5 NJ DVS credits: Mental Health.[Required for Violence Against Women Clinical Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Julie Roebuck, LCSW Date: Monday, October 23, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Violence Against Women and the Need for Culturally Responsive Healthcare

This webinar will explore the healthcare system's role in responding to violence against women and children and provide participants with an understanding of the impact of violence and abuse on women's and children's health. The workshop will also focus on how to appropriately screen patients for abuse, document information, and provide resources and referrals. Special attention will be given to understanding obstacles and barriers encountered by individuals in diverse populations when receiving medical care. 2.5 NJ DVS credits: Intervention, 2.5 NJ DVS credits: Mental Health [Elective for the Violence Against Women Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Sophia Jones, PhD Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details